About Tom Donchez
Lived 1952 – 2024 (aged 72). Tom Donchez was an American american football player.
Tom Donchez (March 10, 1952 – August 28, 2024) was an American football running back. He was drafted in the fourth round with the 102nd overall pickby the Buffalo Bills in the 1975 NFL Draft. He was cut and picked up by the Chicago Bears, appearing in 14 games in 1975, mostly on special teams.
Early life and career Donchez was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on March 10, 1952, to a single mother, Helen Donchez. He graduated from Liberty High School before going on to play college football at Penn State University where he met his wife Sheela. The highlight of his sports career was rushing for three touchdowns against Ohio University in 1974, with Penn State's 35-16 win being their 500th total win in school history.
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Who was Tom Donchez?
American football running back
When was Tom Donchez born?
Tom Donchez was born on 10 March 1952 in Bethlehem.
When did Tom Donchez die?
Tom Donchez died on 28 August 2024.
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Tom Donchez was an american football player.
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Tom Donchez was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Donchez. https://biography.guide/tom-donchez/
MLA: "Tom Donchez." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-donchez/.
Chicago: "Tom Donchez." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-donchez/.
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